porch
word
/ˈpɔɹtʃ/
porch
/pˈɔːtʃ/
pawch
Definition
A porch is a covered area at the entrance of a house or building, usually attached to it. People often use it to sit, wait, or keep things near the door.
Usage & Nuances
Common in American English for the front area of a house: 'front porch' and 'back porch'. It usually suggests a covered entrance space, while 'patio' is usually an open area and 'balcony' is raised above ground. Common phrases include 'sit on the porch' and 'porch light'.
Spanish: porche - terraza cubierta (entrada de casa)Portuguese (BR): varanda - alpendrePortuguese (PT): alpendre - varanda cobertaChinese (Simplified): 门廊 - 走廊（房屋入口处）Chinese (Traditional): 門廊 - 走廊（房屋入口處）Hindi: बरामदा - पोर्चArabic: شرفة أمامية - رواقBengali: বারান্দাRussian: крыльцоJapanese: ポーチ - 玄関のひさしVietnamese: hiên - mái hiênKorean: 현관 - 포치Turkish: veranda - sundurmaUrdu: برآمدہIndonesian: teras - serambi
Example Sentences
The dog is sleeping on the porch.
basic
We left our shoes by the porch door.
basic
She sat on the porch and read a book.
basic
I'll be out on the porch if you need me.
natural
We spent the whole evening talking on the porch.
natural
Can you turn on the porch light before it gets dark?
natural